Paideia Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)

Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paideia Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Average Class Size
21 students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(15-16)
40-44%
60%
(15-16)
45-49%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
4%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)
7%
9%
Black
(15-16)
17%
10%
White
(15-16)
67%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paideia Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Paideia Academy Charter School?
301 students attend Paideia Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Paideia Academy Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paideia Academy Charter School?
Paideia Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paideia Academy Charter School offer ?
Paideia Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paideia Academy Charter School part of?
Paideia Academy Charter School is part of Paideia Academy Charter School District.

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